Lidl have issued a product recall. Shoppers are being urged to return two mini-pretzel products.
It comes amid warnings the snacks may cause a burning sensation when eaten.
The budget supermarket group’s UK division has recalled Alpenfest Style Salted Mini Pretzels covered in milk chocolate, and those covered in dark chocolate, the Food Standards Agency (FSA) said.
According to the FSA, the products may cause a burning sensation in the mouth. They say this could be “potentially causing discomfort and making them unsafe to the consumer”.
Customers are asked to return all stock with the best before date of June 30 2025 and batch code 8535 to a Lidl store, for a full refund.
Officials say notices will be displayed in all retail stores.
The full warning from the Food Standards Agency states: “Lidl GB is recalling two Alpenfest Salted Mini Pretzel products because they may cause a burning sensation in the mouth when consumed, potentially causing discomfort and making them unsafe to the consumer.”
What risk statement has the Food Standards Agency issued?
The FSA says: “The products may cause a burning sensation in the mouth when consumed.”
What action has been taken by Lidl?
The FSA says: “Lidl GB is recalling the above products. Point of sale notices will be displayed in all retail stores that are selling these products. These notices explain to customers why the products are being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought the products. Please see the attached notice.”
What is the FSA advice to Lidl consumers?
The FSA says: “If you have bought any of the above products do not consume them. Instead, return them to the nearest Lidl store for a full refund. For further information, please contact Lidl Customer Care on customer.care@lidl.co.uk or 02039665566.”
FSA product recalls and withdrawals
The FSA issues such notices on a regular basis over products about which there are concerns. Their website states: “If there is a problem with a food product that means it should not be sold, then it might be ‘withdrawn’ (taken off the shelves) or ‘recalled’ (when customers are asked to return the product). The FSA issues Product Recall Information Notices to let consumers and local authorities know about problems associated with food. In some cases, a ‘Food Alert for Action’ is issued. This provides local authorities with details of specific action to be taken on behalf of consumers.”